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Elbert of Aragon after Typhoon Pablo

by  Patricia Evangelista and Geloy Concepcion  on  March 26, 2013

Elbert Reyes of Aragon in Cateel, Davao Oriental returns to his fields, planting for a future after Typhoon Pablo

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The Cayetanos: A conjugal rule in Taguig

by  Aries Rufo  on  March 23, 2013

Taguig is caught in the middle of intense and bitter rivalry between the Cayetanos and the Tingas. Re-electionist Sen...

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After standoff, signs of easing tension

by  Carmela Fonbuena  on  March 22, 2013

But returnees talk of an incoming operation against Filipinos in Malaysia. If that's true, the worst has yet to come.

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Sinking cities

by  Purple Romero  on  March 19, 2013

Without proper consultation and inclusive actions, the solutions to land subsidence may sink too

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Sereno to bishop's counsel: I also read the Bible

by  Purple Romero  on  March 19, 2013

The 'Team Buhay,' 'Team Patay' case raises conflicting views on religious freedom, freedom of expression, election...

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Jabidah and Merdeka: The inside story

by  Marites Dañguilan Vitug and Glenda M. Gloria  on  March 17, 2013

The officers who participated in the Jabidah massacre have not fully come clean. In the end, it may have left a legacy...

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Choice of Pope Francis boosts Tagle's future chances

by  Aries Rufo  on  March 15, 2013

If Tagle is able to create a stir among his peers in the next few years, his being pope is not far-fetched

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Why a Jesuit Pope is a surprise

by  Ayee Macaraig  on  March 14, 2013

A Jesuit pope. What does it mean and why is it a novelty?

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Pope rides the bus, makes own meals

by  Agence France-Presse  on  March 13, 2013

As a cardinal, Bergoglio is 'conservative at the level of doctrine, and progressive on social issues'

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When mortals elect a pope

by  Paterno Esmaquel II  on  March 13, 2013

While Catholics believe it is divinely inspired, factors like politics and gossip also shape the conclave

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